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Establishment of the VFL
- When
- 1896
- Where
- Melbourne
Six clubs seceded from the VFA in 1896 due to disputes over gate profit sharing, inviting two others to form the VFL.
The dispute over equal gate profit sharing prompted six strong clubs to leave the VFA. They invited Carlton and St Kilda to join, forming the Victorian Football League. The new competition held its inaugural season in 1897, becoming the leading senior football body in Victoria.
Sources
- Australian Football League Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
- Australian rules football Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
- Victorian Football League Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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